Black Redstart

Recent sightings

DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
18/11/24Black RedstartWhitehouse, Milton Keynes1S Mason
08:30
fem. Second sighting so probably overwintering here.  
14/11/24Black RedstartWhitehouse, Milton Keynes1S Mason
08:10
fem. First sighting. Not sure if passing through but hopefully overwintering.  
20/09/24Black RedstartTerriers, High Wycombe1D T Cox
14:43
just turned up in the garden mist net what a surprise a first for the garden.  
25/08/24Black RedstartHare Hatch Lane near Jennings Farm1J E Rose
17:00
A juv found earlier by Matt Milne. Feeding in a paddock with an area of bare ground.  
25/08/24Black RedstartHare Hatch Lane near Jennings Farm1M Milne
12:00
Probable juvenile bird showed really well to all comers. Very happy to have found such a superb bird!  

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Records

YearDetails
1997Black Redstart, High Wycombe, Bred in large barn/stables Near High Wycombe. (NOTE: ONLY BREEDING RECORDS ARE SHOWN FOR THIS SPECIES).
1983Black Redstart, Bletchley, Industrial site. Breeding unsuccessful.
1982Black Redstart, Mid Bucks, Bred. (NOTE: ONLY BREEDING RECORDS ARE SHOWN FOR THIS SPECIES).
1978Black Redstart, Pitstone, 18th-18th June, Female with 2 recently fledged young on 18th Jun.
1975Black Redstart, Bradwell, 25th June, 4 young fledged on 25th Jun.
1973Black Redstart, Newton Longville, nest with 2 eggs later deserted at the Brick Pits.
1965Black Redstart, Booker, Pair with juveniles up to 22nd Sep.